Lifting Safety

This STEELBRO Sidelifter is designed to lift from one side only. Do not lift any load beyond the centre-line of the Sidelifter onto the 'non-lifting' side, referred to in this document as the 'offside'. Do not attempt to lift a container from the offside.

Never exceed the maximum capacity stated on the Working Load Limit Chart for your unit.

Always ensure the twistlocks are unlocked prior to commencing lifting operations.

With Sidelifters that traverse to handle different container sizes, lifting is only permitted when the crane modules are placed into the correct lift positions as defined by the crane stops.

Lifting lugs are left hand and right hand and must be used in their correct positions.

Ensure that lugs are fitted according to the instructions in the manual Lifting Lug Instructions.

Do not lift containers from the top lifting points without the use of a STEELBRO top-lifting frame.

ISO Tanktainer Lifting

When flammable liquids are being charged to or discharged from ISO Tanktainer containers:

• the engine must be shut down
• the battery isolating switch turned off.

When ISO Tanktainers are being loaded or unloaded from the Sidelifter ensure that all tanktainer valves are shut.

Recommended Operating Area

The Sidelifter Operator must have a full view of the load during the lift and if required sufficient competent persons must be available to assist. The recommended operating area is shown below:

This is a view from above. Operator stands on the lifting side at least 2 metres back from the rear of the Sidelifter where he has a clear field of vision of both the lifting side and rear of Sidelifter. This position is also recommended for transfer to or from a companion vehicle

For transfer to or from a railway carriage, the recommended Operating Area is at least 2 metres back from the rear of the Sidelifter, close enough to the gap between the Sidelifter and carriage to be able to see both.

Other Hazards

Be aware of these other hazards which may affect the safety of your lifting operation:

• Wind Effects - Strong or gusty winds can make it difficult to safely load or unload a container.
• Soft Ground - The ground under the stabiliser legs must be capable of supporting the load. Assess the ground conditions before loading or unloading. Use packing material to spread the load when the ground is assessed as not being capable of supporting the load with the stabiliser foot alone.
• Do not climb on the Sidelifter. Use a ladder if you need to reach the chain lugs when double stacking containers.
• Load shifting - To prevent unsecured container contents moving during a transfer, keep the container as level as possible when lifting and transferring the container.
• Ground Angle - Ensure that you are operating within the acceptable ground angle limits of the Sidelifter.

The maximum camber and elevation limits for Sidelifters are: